Lidl reviews

3.4

58% would recommend to a friend

(8,069 total reviews)

Kenneth McGrath

73% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Lidl has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 8,069 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Lidl employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Commerce de détail et de gros industry (3.5 stars).

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8K reviews
4.0
Feb 19, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

its been good so far. Ive been with company 4 months now.

Cons

long hours and random hours but that's retail for you

2.0
Feb 17, 2015

Lidl graduate programme

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Managers and former graduates were very kind and helpful during the recruitment event , A growing company which will expand to EEUU.

Cons

The contributory pension scheme doesn´t begin until the 2nd year, some of their graduate schemes are quite different from expected so ask them before applying. Travel expenses are not covered. Unless you have a degree in Enviromental health or related studies, don´t apply for the "Health&Safety" scheme because their work is mainly about food safety!! Their desired profile for a H&S professional must have an academic background related to environmental sciences. German speaking is not considered to be advantageous, even when there is the opportunity to spend 6 months at their International Head Office in Germany. No feedback is provided after the assesment session

3.0
Feb 16, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A newly introduced staff discount card. Great salary and bonuses. If looking at a head office job then expect to work in a friendly and welcoming environment. Decent amount of annual leave starting at 28 days inc of bank holidays.

Cons

Expectations of workloads are unrealistic, no room for growth unless joining the graduate scheme. Micromanagement stifles opportunities to achieve or gain recognition for work. Long working hours at all levels and its frowned upon to be seen leaving on time. Many big decisions affecting workloads are made in and kept secret, creating a disengaged and unhappy workforce. You're expected to work bank holidays unless you pre-book them off in advance. They have one rule fits all policy, which doesn't cater for staff with children or other personal factors.

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